KORIANN R. KUBA

Phone:  [Send email to request phone number] 82.3110 * 1006 Aspen Breeze Avenue * Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 * 

PROFILE * Focused retail manager with over 10 years of experience, seeking a
multi store position.
* Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated
success in:
--Operations --Management --Merchandising
--Sales and training --Planning and scheduling --Inventory management
--Project management --Recruiting --Budgeting

EXPERIENCE * Directed the administration and operations of all 5 store locations
in
District/Regional Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas and Atlanta for
Karen Millen England.
* Analyzed budget variances and initiate appropriate recommendations to more
aggressively control expenditures and maximize profits.
* Conducted ongoing analyses to evaluate the efficiency, quality and
productivity of
business operations.
* Created daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports to communicate status to
corporate office.

Management * Empowered managers and associates to think and work independently
and as team
and Supervision members. Encourage and support team-like work environment.
* Fully accountable for scheduling, job assignments, performance reviews and
daily
supervision of managers and associates.
* Maintained effective and professional channels of communication throughout
multiple departments, markets and the corporation.
* Worked closely with corporate headquarters' merchandising, marketing,
 operations and visual departments to enhance consistency, compliancy and
 operational standards.
* Developed staff members for promotion to store manager or assistant
 manager.
* Led by example, being the role model in all aspects and functions of the
business,
including personal conduct and adhering to dress code policies.

Marketing * Spearheaded introduction and penetration of new markets in New York,
Atlanta,
and Texas, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada-from concept to grand openings. 
Merchandising * Increased revenue by 30% every year for Juicy Couture.
* Designed and coordinated innovative fashion shows, private parties, and other
promotions (in-store and off-site) to increase sales volume, create customer
loyalty, and brand recognition.
* Ensured high visual merchandising standards were reinforced with emphasis on
brand consistency.
* Fully responsible for buying and merchandising of all stores (the largest
store
being 18,000 sq. ft.), and selecting the best assortment for the location.
* Trainer of product knowledge, special promotions and selling presentations.

EXPERIENCE (continued)

Human * Assisted in the creation of Karen Millen U.S. Human Resource and
Operations
Resources policies and procedures.
* Implemented and followed company policies regarding all human resource
 matters-hiring, training, orientation, scheduling, leave of absences, payroll,
loss prevention, and employee benefits administration.

HISTORY KAREN MILLEN ENGLAND, Las Vegas, NV 2008- 2009
District/Regional Manager 

JUICY COUTURE, Las Vegas, NV 2005 - 2008
General Manager

FORNARINA, Las Vegas, NV 2003 - 2005
U.S. Flagship Store General Manager 
Area Manager 

FRENCH CONNECTION UNITED KINGDOM, Las Vegas, NV 2002 - 2003
Operations Manager

LOUIS VUITTON, Las Vegas, NV 1998 - 2002
Lease Department Store Manager (Fashion Show Mall, Saks Fifth Avenue) 2000 -
2002
Assistant Store Manager (Fashion Show Mall) 1998 - 2000

DFS Galleria (Duty Free Shoppers), Las Vegas, NV; Honolulu, HI 1993 - 1997
Department Manager 1995 - 1997
Assistant Buyer, Local Ready To Wear 1993 - 1995

SKILLS and * Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
TRAINING * Type 60 wpm
* 10-key by touch
* Excellence Training: Critical Skills for Supervision
* Customer Service Coaching Excellence
* Facilitating Customer Service Training